Funeral Notices – Wednesday 30th November

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ANDERSON, Mina Elizabeth (nee Hammond):
After a courageous battle, Mina passed away on Tuesday 29th November 2022 at Longwood Retirement Village aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Adored Mum of Ken, George, Grant and Sarah, Myron and Shelley. Loving Grandma of David, Christopher, Lucy; Stacey, Alice, Zoe, and Riley.
A service to celebrate Mina’s life will be held at the Winton Presbyterian Church on Saturday 3rd December 2022 at 10.00am followed by an interment at the East Winton Cemetery. Messages to C/- 7 Richard Street, Riverton 9822, email [email protected] or on Mina’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

GOODING, Dorothy Grace:
Died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Monday, November 28, 2022, 2 days short of her 88th birthday. Late of Invercargill and Alexandra. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Christine (Loburn), Katherine and the late Nik Singh (Christchurch), Steve and Trish (Invercargill), and Leigh (Christchurch). Loved Grandmother of Jenna and Nic Tolchard, Karla, and the late Nik Singh; Raven, Summer and Bea Gooding; Nathan and Katie, Megan, Nina, and Reuben Gooding. Loved great-grandmother of Aubrey and Theo Tolchard, and Bella Gooding. Loved daughter of the late William and Dorothy McJennett, loved sister of Cheryl Baldwin, and the late Bob McJennett.
Mum your final health battle became too hard, rest now in peace.
Private family service will be held. Messages c/- 8 Adian Way, RD 2, Rangiora 7472.

HALL, Joanne Maree (nee Buckley):
Peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Treasured wife of Graham for 41 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Natalie and Dave Smith (Auckland); Mickey and Jess Hall (Merino Downs), and adored Grandma of Georgia, and Fletcher Hall. Daughter of Lois and the late Donald Buckley (Christchurch). Sister and sister-in-law of Sue and David Tidey (Alexandra). Twin sister and sister-in-law of Dave and Lynley Buckley (Sunshine Coast). Sister-in-law of Linda and Trevor Norgrove (Oamaru), Elaine and Hunter Clarke (Lincoln), and Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jo’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Saturday, December 3, at 2.00pm. Jo’s wishes were that bright colours be worn. Livestream link available
www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. The family are grateful for the support and care from Doctors Paddy O’Connor, Kyle Hendry and Debra Wilson. A special mention of thanks to Amelia Jones and Hospice Southland. Messages to [email protected] or 258B Waimumu Road, RD4, Gore 9774.

LAVERTY Lorraine Vera:
Peacefully on Sunday 27th November 2022, aged 75 years, after a long illness in the care of Clare House. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Loved mother, mother-in-law and Nana of David and Lynne (Winton), Ashleigh ( Christchurch), and Hailey (Perth); Rayleen (Invercargill); Sharon and Brent Cross (Winton); John and Shonagh (Dunedin). A private family service will be held. Messages to 4 Daley Place, Winton. 9720 or to Lorraine’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz

PEDERSEN, Sonja Vester:
On 18th November 2022 peacefully at home, aged 91 years. Wife of the late Svend. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lene and Peter (Auckland), Christine and Ole (Melbourne), and Tracey and Karsten (Wanaka). Loved grandmother and great-grandmother of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of her extended family in Denmark. A private service will be held. No flowers by request. Messages to Pedersen Family, 17 Mountain View Drive RD2, Wanaka 9382 or to Sonja’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes